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C.A.R.E.
Families Can Always Rely On
Committed to Caring, Assisting, Reaching, & Educating
Four smiling toddlers stand together, dressed in colorful outfits, showing friendship and joy.
C.A.R.E.
Families Can Always Rely On
Committed to Caring, Assisting, Reaching, & Educating

Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Charleston, SC

Refer a New Family & Earn Up to $300 in Tuition Credits!

The greatest compliment you can give us is referring another family to C.A.R.E. Academy, and we want to reward that in 3 simple steps:
  • The referring family must be actively enrolled (full-time or part-time) and have an account in good standing.
  • The referred family must enroll in a full-time or part-time program and note the name of the referring family at the time of enrollment.
  • Once the referred family has completed three consecutive months of enrollment, the referring family will receive a $100 tuition credit each month for up to three months (a total value of $300).
Conditions apply
Thank you for helping us grow the C.A.R.E. Academy family by sharing your experience with others!

We’re Hiring – Join Our Team at Care Academy Schools

We are excited to announce new opportunities to join our growing team at Care Academy Schools. Starting in August, we are currently hiring for the following positions:
  • Preschool Chef
  • Substitute Chef
  • Preschool Floater
Apply Now →

Trusted By Charleston Families Since 2016

Everyone is welcome here at your local, mom-owned, family-focused home for high-quality early care. We know it takes a village, and we’re dedicated to being yours. That’s why Charleston families have come to us for nearly a decade for love and learning.
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A 5-Star Rating From Quality Counts For Your Confidence

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Plenty Of Attention In Small Class Groups

Our class sizes are intentionally intimate so you can be sure that your child feels comfortable and confident in a warm, loving, and encouraging environment where everyone knows their name, and teachers personalize their experience for success.
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Proudly ABC Quality Rated For Outstanding Care & Learning!

Diapers, Wipes & Healthy Meals — All Included For You

Relax, we’ve got everything covered. From diapers and wipes to well balanced, nutritious, and delicious meals and snacks, it’s all included and provided, so your child has everything they need, and you have fewer things on your to-do list.
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Kids Are Ready For Kindergarten Thanks To The Creative Curriculum

Research-backed and nationally renowned, The Creative Curriculum provides the structure for all your child’s joyful, play-based learning. They explore early math, science, and literacy, and build important social-emotional skills to ensure they start kindergarten with confidence.

Access Controls, Sturdy Fences, & CPR-Certified Staff Keep Them Safe

We know safety is important to you, and protecting your child is our top priority. All entrances feature access controls, and secure fences surround the playground. Security cameras keep watch, and your child plays and grows in the capable care of CPR-certified staff.
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Hear What Parents Have To Say...

"Their teachers have been very supportive"...

We have been bringing our kids to this daycare for over a year and have seen so much progress with their speech, sign, and language. We’ve been a part of parent-teacher conferences and their teachers have been very supportive. They also use the Brightwheel app so we can keep track of daily activities. Ms. Brown has been amazing in how she operates this daycare.
- Allen Martin – September 2021

"She fell in love with all her teachers and friends..."

My daughter was enrolled at CARE Academy for about a year. She fell in love with all her teachers and friends. Her teachers went above and beyond. I also remember when the owner’s mother met us at our car with an umbrella in the rain to make sure we got into the facility warm and dry! They truly lead with love here.
- Jessica Boutte – October 2020

"He gets lots of personal attention..."

Our son has been going to CARE since he was about 12 weeks old. We absolutely love the director and staff. It’s a small school, so he gets lots of personal attention. They use Brightwheel—an app that tracks updates on diaper changes, meals, photos, videos, etc. He adores his teachers and the director, Ms. Brown. The social skills he’s developed under their care are invaluable.
- McGee Family – October 2018

"She could learn social skills and learn to trust..."

I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Brown, her staff, and C.A.R.E. Academy. I reached out to them late into my first pregnancy, looking specifically for a place where our daughter could build personal relationships in a small, loving setting—and where she could learn social skills and learn to trust her caregivers. Ms. Brown and C.A.R.E. Academy couldn’t have filled this need any better!
- Olsen Family – 2017

"Providing an exceptional level of care for their children..."

"I have toured upwards of 10 childcare centers, and CARE Academy is one of the VERY few that stands out as being truly committed to providing an exceptional level of care for their children—and their families. The owner, Ms. Brown, is so warm and friendly, and she is truly passionate about serving not only children and their families but her staff as well."
- Walker Family – November 2017

"I know she is in excellent hands..."

C.A.R.E. Academy has gone above and beyond my expectations as a childcare provider! They not only keep me up to date on the daily activities of my daughter with summaries and pictures, but I can tell how much time and dedication is put into making sure she is cared for. My daughter adores her teachers—and I know she is in excellent hands!
- Megan K. – January 2017

How Old Is Your Child?

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Infants

6 Weeks - 12 Months
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Toddlers

1 – 2 Years
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3K & 4K

2 – 5 Years
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Before & After Care

5 - 8 Years​
  • The referring family must be actively enrolled (full-time or part-time) and have an account in good standing.
  • The referred family must enroll in a full-time or part-time program and note the name of the referring family at the time of enrollment.
  • Once the referred family has completed three consecutive months of enrollment, the referring family will receive a $100 tuition credit each month for up to three months (a total value of $300).

LOOKING FOR PART-TIME C.A.R.E?

We're Now Enrolling!

Choose Your Schedule

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Butterfly Beginnings Monday, Wednesday & Friday
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Caterpillar Connections Tuesday & Thursday

Part-time families enjoy the same loving teachers, healthy meals & snacks, and high-quality early learning as our full-time families.

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For rates, check out the fee schedule in our Parent Corner.